- George Clooney accused Donald Trump of committing a war crime over his social media threat to Iran, where Trump stated, "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again."
- Clooney made these remarks to high school students in Cuneo, Italy, stressing that even for conservative views, there must be an uncrossed "line of decency." “Some say Donald Trump is fine. But if anyone says he wants to end a civilization, that’s a war crime,” he added.
- The actor also voiced concerns about the future of NATO, an institution he believes has ensured safety for Europe and the rest of the world.
- Clooney and Trump have a long-standing public feud, with Clooney previously describing Trump as a "big goofball" who later "changed."
- Trump responded on Truth Social, labeling Clooney a "failed movie star" and "one of the worst political prognosticators of all time," while also criticizing his alleged advice to Joe Biden and his French citizenship.
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